Aqua Mellis, B.P.C. Honey Water.

Format explanation

Related entry: Honey

Oil of Bergamot 0.78 | 75 minims
Oil of Lavender 0.26 | 25 minims
Oil of Cloves 0.26 | 25 minims
Oil of Sandal Wood 0.05 | 5 minims
Tincture of Musk 1.56 | 150 minims
Tincture of Saffron 0.78 | 75 minims
Rose Water (undiluted) 15.00 | 3 fl. ounces
Orange-flower Water (undiluted) 15.00 | 3 fl. ounces
Honey 0.5 | 44 grains
Alcohol ... to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Dissolve the oils in the alcohol and tinctures, add the honey mixed with the rose and orange-flower waters, filter.


The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.